Seahawks RB Christine Michael suffers hamstring injury Thursday

The injury caused Michael to leave the practice early, but the extent of the injury is not known.

Seahawks backup runners don't do much Week 14

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/7/14) The Seahawks backup runners didn't do much Week 14 against the Eagles.

Christine Michael turned in a solid performance, gaining 32 yards on six carries. He did not receive a target in the passing game. Robert Turbin gained just 7 yards on four carries, but did factor into the passing game. Turbin hauled in one pass for 14 yards.

Robert Turbin, Christine Michael do little for Seahawks

Turbin gained 11 yards on four carries. Michael received one carry, but lost 2 yards on the play. Both players will take on the Cardinals Week 12.

Seahawks backups give glimpse of the future

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/9/14) The Seahawks backup running backs didn't get much more work than normal in Week 10 against the Giants, but both Christine Michael and Robert Turbin showed what they can do if given the chance.

The Giants had trouble slowing any of the Seahawks' runners down Sunday, and Michael gashed them for 71 yards on just four carries. Turbin was only slightly less effective, rushing for 32 yards on six carries, while starter Marshawn Lynch ran all over the Giants for four touchdowns and 140 yards on 21 carries.

Both Turbin and Michael have clear upside, but Lynch really doesn't seem to be going anywhere -- this season. As handcuffs, both players might have some value in yearly leagues, but there are mostly best left for keeper leagues at this point.

Seahawks' Christine Michael, Robert Turbin get some work

Michael and Turbin came on in relief of Marshawn Lynch, who was so effective that he got some rest early. Neither player disappointed. Michael received just four carries, but managed 71 yards. He helped set up the team's final touchdown of the day with a 45 yard run. Turbin carried six times, gaining 32 yards.

Christine Michael was a popular sleeper in 2014 because he was expected to take on more work behind Marshawn Lynch. Well, Lynch again dominated touches, and Michael was relegated to No. 3 on the depth chart behind Robert Turbin. Now, if Lynch were to get hurt this season and miss extended time then we could see Michael in a featured role. But most likely the Seahawks would use Michael and Turbin to help replace Lynch. Michael finished 2014 with 34 carries for 175 yards and one catch for 12 yards, and we'd love to see him get more work to show off his skills. But we won't likely see that happen if Lynch remains healthy all year. Michael is only worth drafting with a late-round flier in the majority of leagues.
(Updated 4/22/15)